Author Archives: meandmybelle

One of the things I love about a New Year is a fresh page, a clean slate to make new goals & plans for the coming year. I’m definitely a planner and a list maker so New Years Resolutions are … Continue reading →

2020 really was a year like no other. I think it’s safe to say we’re all glad to see the back of it and move into a new year. Unfortunately, at the start of 2021 everything isn’t suddenly all going … Continue reading →

To always always appreciate & make the most of family time To make the most of every single day after a year of COVID To not worry about the little things at work that won’t really matter in a couple … Continue reading →

1.That people and time matter not money & ‘things 2.That times of adversity bring out the very best in some people and the very worst in others 3. That I will be changing many of my priorities in 2021 4. … Continue reading →

This year has undoubtedly been one of the hardest most people have ever had to endure and it’s certainly not over yet. It’s been tough for families all trying to work from home, people who live alone not seeing anyone … Continue reading →

As a dancer & performer as a child, a professional dancer in my late teens and my twenties  & then a dance teacher/business owner from being 30, putting myself out there, performing in front of people and appearing confident has … Continue reading →

Ok, so the build up to Christmas may be very different this year, no parties & events to look forward to, theatre trips non-existent,   gathering with friends & families postponed to a later date but, I for one am still … Continue reading →

MY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS! Well I must admit, back in March when we went into lockdown, I never imagined we’d still be in some sort of lockdown by my birthday in October! What a year! Despite new measures being brought in … Continue reading →

Somehow, it’s already the end of September, how did that happen? The weather throughout September has been lovely so it’s still felt like Summer & I’ve managed to squeeze a few more weeks out of wearing my Summer wardrobe but, … Continue reading →

2020 has definitely been a testing year and a year of life lessons & I for one am determined to take as many positives from it as possible. I’ve always been a worrier and a people pleaser and have suffered … Continue reading →

Around 4 years ago my husband Tony & our children Isabelle & Max were constantly nagging me to agree to us getting a puppy, but I really wasn’t keen. Tony was brought up with dogs, but I wasn’t and, although … Continue reading →

On Thursday 19th March we were told schools & businesses were closing and we all had to go home. As a dance teacher and owner of a Theatre School I had to make the heart breaking decision to temporarily close … Continue reading →

Life is slowly starting to get ‘back to normal’ or, the most said phrase of the moment ‘the new normal’ and instead of feeling happy about it, these last couple of weeks have left me feeling rather flat. When I … Continue reading →